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We've been made aware of inaccurate messages being shared saying the Brighton Centre will be a drop-in space on the night of Saturday 3 August. This is not the case, so please make sure you've got somewhere to stay or can get home safely.

From 1 August a new tariff will be introduced on BTN Bikeshare to help with the cost of running the scheme and ensure its continued success. It is one of the most successful bike share schemes in the UK and all revenue made by the council from the scheme is invested back into it.

Committee unanimous in saying improvements are already underway and privatisation would be damaging.

We're supporting the city’s seventh Trans Pride. The march and main park event take place on Saturday 20 July.

We've been named as the winner of the Best Report at the Parking Annual Report Awards by Councils event, which was held at the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday 16 July. It is the third time the council has won the award, having previously been successful in 2016 and 2017.

Have your say on the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Draft Charging Schedule. The scheme requires developers to pay a financial contribution to the council when they want to build new homes, shops or student accommodation.

Seven parks in Brighton, Hove and Portslade have been awarded Green Flags for excellence. The annual awards are organised by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.

The council is 'disappointed' the GMB union has called for strike action, but says it's 'fully committed' to resolving the issue.

Council agrees extra leave at full pay for one of the most difficult periods parents can face.

Work is due to start on 242 low cost homes in Coldean Lane - the first development by Homes for Brighton & Hove - a partnership between the council and the Hyde Group aiming to build 1,000 new low cost homes for rent and sale in the city.